Recent content by floodbrew

Just brewed this imperial over the weekend, generally the same recipe as above and a 2 liter starter. OG came in at 1.090. The sucker took off in a short time with a very vigorous first couple of days. Now on day three I notice that the airlock has no visible activity. Carefully pryed open the...

Thanks guys, this is excellent advice. I agree about pulling back from the SMASH definition. Really my intent was just to focus on a single hop variety and these recommendations are going to help me accomplish that. Any thoughts on 1056 being used? I've had recent luck with this yeast at my...

Thank you for the suggestion. I'll drop it in the calculator tonight. Can I assume I need to shoot past 85-90 IBUs to fight through the malt presence? I chose this hop after enjoying Ballast Point Dorado and that beer is somewhere around 9% with 90 IBUs.

Not sure about the hostile response, buddy. You're right, I'm not getting the single malt side done through extract... though there is plenty written here and elsewhere about extract brewers getting as close as they can with their limitations. So for your sake, wtf, howabout some help with...

Hey folks, as I progress in my brewing experience (now in year two) I am interested in brewing a simple SMaSH DIPA, or as simple as that can get. I'm going 5.5 gallon extract brew and have selected El Dorado as my single hop. Here's what I'm looking at so far: 12 lb. Pale Malt Extract 1...

Thank you for the reply. I was wondering when I would get some help too! That calculator is great. Just what I was looking for. I would imagine my pre-fermentation additions are going to to determine how much, if any, flavor will be found in my finished beer. I kinda doubt a 4oz primer will...

Hey Folks, I have a maple porter in the 5 gallon primary that I am going to split between my Party Pig (2.25 gallons) and about a dozen bomber bottles for whatever beer remains. Already used 24oz of pure B maple syrup at flameout and plan to prime with it, as well. The Party Pig calls for...

Talked to Midwest today. The yeast providers assure them that their product remains viable even after freezing in transit. Also to note on the puffy American Ale smackpak, I was told that all of them this year have been that way due to excess co2 and that they get hundreds of calls regarding...

Hey, I just received a fairly big Midwest ingredient/equipment order via FedEx today.. with a daytime high temperature of 15°F, of course. Immediately opened the box to to locate my two Wyeast Activator packs (American and London) and found them in what I would describe as a state of slush. Not...

Thanks guys, I'm not worried about the beer if I move it up to 70. I was more curious what benefits would be found with that move. From what I see, its speed of carbonation. Otherwise by this point can I assume any of the temperature driven benefits related to taste appear to be gone?

Of course I just saw a similar post just below this one.. . I can refer to those answers from Revvy, but any other feedback is welcome.

Just bottled a sweet stout over the weekend after about a month in my primary. Started at 1.075 that included 14oz of lactose in the mix. Hit my target finish at 1.023. I used Wyeast 1098 British and my temps in the basement were right around 63 until the final week when I moved the bucket...

Here's the update on this brew. All went very well. Finished at 1.014 and bottled with lactose on the 5th of October and cracking open the first one just before Halloween. Plenty of spice and the cream ale mouthfeel.. can't say how much pumpkin stands out but it was included in the annual...

Thanks for the continued advice, guys. airlock activity is slowing, so i just did a hyrometer reading at the 11 day mark. I'm down to 1.016, so I'm feelin' fine and will allow this brew to sit it out, drop a few more points and take care of itself. I added a ton of pumpkin to the recipe, so I'm...

Ive used the secondary for brews i am looking to clear up a little more and have when I needed to start a second batch right away with bottles ready. Ill take your advice and let you know how it goes.